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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.37, 411.94 and 193.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.37, 411.94 and 193.51 is: 267.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.37 : 411.94 = 193.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.37/411.94 = 193.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.37x = 411.94 × 193.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.37x = 79,714.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,714.51/298.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.17

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